Sherlock Jr.

1924 · directed by Buster Keaton

Rating

92/100

Hit

yes

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BFI Top 100

A film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meager skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend's father's pocketwatch.

Sherlock Jr. (1924), directed by Buster Keaton, rates 92/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Buster Keaton
• Kathryn McGuire
• Joe Keaton
• Erwin Connelly
• Ward Crane
• Doris Deane
• Christine Francis
• George Davis
• Kewpie Morgan
• Steve Murphy

Crew

• Byron Houck — Director of Photography
• Elgin Lessley — Director of Photography
• Buster Keaton — Editor
• Clyde Bruckman — Screenplay

More from Buster Keaton

1. The General (1926) — 97/100 · hit
2. One Week (1920) — 88/100 · short, not counted
3. Our Hospitality (1923) — 85/100 · hit
4. Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) — 85/100 · hit
5. The Navigator (1924) — 84/100 · hit
6. Seven Chances (1925) — 84/100 · hit

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